The Captains And The Kings (1904)
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ISBN10: 1104580268
ISBN13: 9781104580261
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104580261
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Captains and the Kings is a novel written by Henry Haynie and first published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two wealthy families, the Captains and the Kings, who are engaged in a bitter feud over land and power. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the destructive nature of wealth and power. It follows the lives of the two families as their feud escalates, leading to tragic consequences for both. The main character of the novel is John Captain, a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to gain more power and wealth. He is contrasted with his rival, Richard King, a more ethical businessman who believes in fair play and honesty. The novel also features a love story between John Captain's daughter, Alice, and Richard King's son, Robert. Their relationship is threatened by the feud between their families and the greed and corruption of those around them. Overall, The Captains and the Kings is a gripping tale of power, greed, and the destructive nature of wealth. It is a timeless story that still resonates today, more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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